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In Tennessee, you are not required to report car accidents that do not result in injuries or cause only very minor property damage. However, you are required to report accidents that result in death, personal injury or property damage exceeding $400.

The first step is to collect all the relevant information. This includes all the details of the incident, including wh en it occurred, where it took place, what happened and how many people were affected. You should also include any photos or video evidence that could be relevant.

Your report must be submitted to the Department within twenty (20) days from the crash. You can satisfy this requirement by completing the reverse side of this from and mailing it to the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, P.O. Box 945, Nashville, TN 37202.

Accident reconstruction drawings are visual recreations or sketches of an accident. They normally depict the accident and the surrounding area, as well as the vehicles and people involved. They're created using eyewitness reports, photos, security footage, and physical evidence.

To file a written report, submit a completed Owner/Driver Report form to the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDSHS). You are only required to provide information about yourself and your own vehicle and insurance policy.

Failure to report a car accident to the police could lead to fines of up to $500, and the other driver may have the upper hand in a lawsuit. Your insurance company can also deny you a claim, so make sure to report it as soon as possible. It's the law, and it could save you a lot of hassle and money down the road.